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Grahm Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and northern England): shortened form of Graham .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Graham, Brahm, Greim, Grass, Grau, Gray, Brahms, Ram, Grohs, Gragg

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Where is the Grahm family from?

You can see how Grahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grahm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Grahm families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grahm's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grahm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grahm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grahm. 23% of Grahm men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Grahm women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grahm were Salesman and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labor
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Grahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 512 immigration records available for the last name Grahm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 519 military records available for the last name Grahm. For the veterans among your Grahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grahm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grahm in 1963 was 43, and 55 in 2004.

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